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Breast Reduction after Breast Implants

October 15th, 2011

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Thanks for the question.

Yes it is possible to have a breast reduction while keeping your breast implants in place. Options include removal of breast tissue (standard breast reduction procedure), downsizing of breast implant size or both. The best option for you will be best determined with direct examination and clear communication of your goals.

For example, patients who are seeking to maintain superior pole fullness may want to keep their implants and reduce “lower pole” breast tissue.

Breast reduction after implants

July 18th, 2011

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One of the specialties in our office is the "Scarless" Breast Reduction which uses liposuction only. Technically it could possibly be done in your case but I agree with the other surgeons by far the smartest thing to do is put in a smaller implant. Hope this helps

Breast size

July 18th, 2011

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Your question is difficult to answer without getting more of a history and evaluating you. Have you gained weight, or need to lose weight? How much breast tissue did you start off with? just to name a few.

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